Luminous Arc 2 - DS

Platform:
DS
Release date:
2008-11-18
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG)
Score:
7.6
Publisher:
Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Developer:
Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
Magnet

Game description

Luminous Arc 2 is the sequel to the original Luminous Arc, but takes place in what appears to be a parallel universe. The game is still an isometric-grid based-strategy-RPG. In this game, Roland can get "engaged" with any of the elemental Witches once he forms a bond with them. Getting engaged in battle gives Roland access to all their spells and stat boosts specific to the elemental affinity of the Witch he is engaged to. For the past four millennia, the world had been at peace. The Kingdom of Carnava led the people with a fair and just hand, and the Magic Kingdom ensured that magic was not used for evil purposes. Life was good until sixteen years ago, when an aggressive new lifeform started appearing. These creatures were known as Beast Fiends, and they began ravaging the land, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Master Mattias, leader of the Magic Association, and the greatest magic user the world has seen in thousands of years, took the forbidden demon blade, Rega, and stopped the Beast Fiends at their source... but died in the process. Now, the Beast Fiends have begun to reappear, but unlike the previous incident, nobody has been able to discern a pattern or reason to their appearance. In addition, Fatima, a powerful Witch known as the Shadow Frost Witch has begun to wreak havoc upon the Magic Association by openly attacking the leaders. In the middle of all this stumbles Roland, a knight in training. An accident in Carnava's Magical Technology lab imbues him with the power to use magic and he is sent off to the Magic Association to learn how to properly use his newfound abilities. Unbeknownst to him, the fate of all Carnava will hinge upon him. Luminous Arc 2 boasts multiple endings, depending on which of the two main female characters Roland has a better relationship with at the end of the game. As added fanservice, cameos by a few of the characters from the original Luminous Arc are included, and secret missions include fighting for control over usage of hot springs. Winning these battles will result in the player getting hot spring intermission sequences with whichever character they choose. The intermission system, and the bizarre Kopin interludes from the first game are also holdovers from the first game.

Game files information

Torrent name:
Luminous Arc 2 (USA)
Region:
USA
Files size:
85.2MiB
File list:
/Luminous Arc 2 (USA)/Luminous Arc 2 (USA).zip

Covers

Front Cover

Screenshots

Ace, a member of the Rosetta Rosso gang. (who are a tip of the hat to the Dorombo Gang from the 1977 anime Yatterman.) Ace will vy with Rasche as the two try-hard smooth talkers in the game.
A screenshot of the beginning of battle.
The evil random enemy "Scott" unloads an attack on the player.
If Roland gets engaged in battle, you get an shot of the Witch in a wedding gown. This is Althea, the Fire Witch.
If Roland gets engaged in battle, you get an shot of the Witch in a wedding gown. This is Vivi, the Water Witch.
Pip using his Level 1 Flash Drive.
The AO List lets displays turn order. Also note the enemy names. "Chmmr" are from Star Control 2, "Norius" is the merc group from Spectral Force 3.
Gaston, one of the country's finest instructors, trying to get the troops fired up.
Althea, the Fire Witch is constantly trying to make sure that she's making a cool impression, much to Rasche's chagrin.
Breuner, the country's accountant.
Even in the world of magic, people still want to make sure that their friends constantly know how awesome their lives are.
Dia, the Light Witch, is a straight shooter.
Kaph, lead editor of an in-game magazine called B-Witched joins the party regardless of how the other characters and the player feel about him.
Laziness is constant in all times and universes.
Pip, the game's resident chef and maid, is obsessed with cleaning and cooking.
The Kopin intermissions from last game return. Tapping on spots on the bottom screen will sometimes produce odd effects.
When you finish an Intermission, you're awarded a rating based on how good of an impact you made.
The player having an intermission with Pip.
The player having an intermission with Pip.
The player having an intermission with Pip.
Instead of grinding in random battles, players will gain extra XP by taking on Quests.
Rasche, breaking the 4th wall a bit.
Truer words have never been spoken.
The results screen will show the "MVP" of the battle as well as spoils gained.
Rasche insults Karen, leader of the Rosetta Rosso.
One of the fun little weapon descriptions that you'll miss if you're not paying attention. This is a weapon for Kaph who wields a guitar/bowgun.
Another of the fun little equipment descriptions that you'll miss if you're not paying attention.
Another of the fun little equipment descriptions that you'll miss if you're not paying attention.
Another of the fun little equipment descriptions that you'll miss if you're not paying attention, a reference to the TMBG song, "The Guitar".
Another of the fun little equipment descriptions that you'll miss if you're not paying attention. Flowability should be a stat for all cape items in all games.